1. All About Beverly Cleary By: Mrs. Krawczyk

2. Beverly Cleary’s Early Years Born Beverly Bunn Lived on farm in McMinnville, Oregon No library in her town

3. Beverly Cleary’s Early Years II She loved books, so her mom had books shipped to their town and began a library Family moved to Portland for school She longed for funny books about kids Her teacher told her she should write books

4. Beverly Cleary Grown Up 1934 attended college in California Became librarian Married Clarence Cleary Had twins

5. Beverly Cleary’s Books Can buy her books in 20 countries Available in 14 languages

6. An interview An interview With Beverly Cleary Beverly ClearyBeverly Cleary

7. What inspired you to create Ramona’s character? Accidental character Named after a neighbor

8. How do you write a book? Put ideas down Don’t always start at the beginning Have an idea and develop it I love to revise and edit my work

9. Were you taught creative writing in school? Not until 8 th grade, young teachers taught us My librarian told me I should write books Participated in theater groups

10. Awards 1978 Newberry Honor Book Ramona and Her Father 1982 Newberry Honor Book Book Ramona, Age 8 Book Ramona, Age 8 1984 Newberry Medal Dear Mr. Henshaw Dear Mr. Henshaw 35 state awards nominated by young readers Many others

11. Website to visit www.beverlycleary.com